[RECORG® ] starts recording. Cursor buttons down/up, left/right, ~ Navigate and confirm in OSD mode, select certain functions, select programmed step by step, got time/date step by step, ~ adjusts picture sharpness, [MERE] calls up the USD page MAIN MENU, terminates OSD mode. clears entries, [DELAY | starts playback, In STOP position: rewinds the tape. During playback: repeated pressures select the different reverse playback speeds.
with "Show View" . .. with “Standard Timer" Semivowel Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position for the video recorder. Instar a cassette without erase protraction into the cassette compartment of the video recorded. * Press the button. Use the [ or [¥button to select “Show View" on the screen then confirm with the (B3 button. # Enter the three-digit to nine-digit Show View code with the numeric buttons [T=8] The Show View code can be found in your TV guide.
OPERATING MANUAL VR 778/02 Dear customer, with this video recorder (VCR), you own one of the most sophisticated yet simple-to-use video recorder on the market. Naturally, you can't wait to use your new video recorder, but before you start, it's worthwhile taking the time to read through this aerating manual.
1. BUTTONS, CONTROLS AND SOCKETS For detailed explanations of the functions, see the corresponding chapters.
2. INSTALLATION, HOW DO | INSTALL THE VIDEO RECORDER ? Connecting the video recorder The scary socket (EXTERNALIZATION 1] has an input/output function. Connect your TV set to this socket. The socket s an input function. Connect additional units to this socket. A detailed explanation to this illustration is to be found in the next paragraphs.
Inserting the batteries into the remote control 2§ @ Remove the battery holder from the back of the remote control. To do this, squeeze the holder at the lateral marks (1.) and pull it off @ Insert the batteries as indicated in the battery haler, © Close the battery holder by sliding it into the remote control until you hear a “click” Note: * So that the remote control operates correctly, it must always be pointed at the TV set.
Connecting to the TV set i your TV set does not have a Cart socket, do not read here but continue with chapter 8, "Additional functions of your video recorder”. In the chapter *Playback via the aerial cable” you will find the required information, @ Insert one plug of the Cart cable supplied into the Cart socket [EUR GAY 1] an the back panel of the video recorder. Insert the other plug of the Cart cable into the Cart socket on the TV set.
Saving energy Thar are two ways of switching off to choose from. 1. Normal switch-off. Switch off by pressing the button The time remains visible. 2. Energy-saving rods. Press the button once again, The time in the display disappears. You can switch back on again by pressing the same button. Note: * It is not possible to switch to energy-saving made as long as a TV set connected with 8 scary cable is switched on. “TV ACTIVE" appears in the video recorder display.
08D On Screen Display, the user's guide on the picture screen The user's guide on the picture screen enables vou to dialogue with your video recorder. The indications given in the bottom line of the picture screen designate the buttons on the remote control which are to be used to carry out the various functions. You will be guided in a simple and understandable way to the next possible operating steps. The following example explains the user's guide with the help of the "MAIN MENU".
3. STORING TV CHANNELS For the video recorder to be able to retard TV programmed, the TV channels must first be stored in the video recorder. You can store channels. Your video recorder has a receiver of its own, This means it can be used independently of the TV set. The “Easy Link” function LOE This function enables your video recorder to exchange information with the TV set. For this reason, also take note of the operating instructions that accompany your TV set.
Note: *When an Auto store is restarted, the "INSTALLATION MENU” appears after Step €. Select "Autos tors” and proceed with Step ©. TV channels already stored will be retained. If the message “FULL" appears briefly in the video rector der display, all of the video recorder channel storage places have been occupied. Far details of how to change the sequence, please read the section entitled “Channel preset”. At this stage, you can still determine special functions for certain channel numbers.
e — Assigning TV channels manually The following setting is not necessary if the TV channels have been set using the “Easy Link” or “ATS Euro+" functions. This function enables you to allocate any TV channel found to the programmer number of your choice so that you have, for example, the seem TV channel sequence as on your TV set. @ Switch on the TV set and select the programmer number for the video recorder.
Manual search in certain cases, the *Automatic channel search” will not be able to find all TV channels {e.g. encoded channels). in this sacs, you can set the channels using the “Manual search” function, @ Switch the TV set on and select the programmer number for the video recorder. € Open the front covers on the video recorder. Call up the "INSTALLATION MENU" using button (INSTALLATION. The line “TV channel list" becomes active.
4. PLAYING A RECORDED CASSETTE In chapter 2, you have learned how to connect the video recorder to the TV set. When this is done, playback of a cassette is very easy. if you wish to record first, go to chapter 5, @ Switch the video recorder and the TV set on, When starting play on the video recorder, many TV sets switch autocratically to the programmer position prepared for video playback. With the "Easy Link® function, your TV set is even automatically switched on from standby.
Still picture/super slow motion © Press the button, © Press the [INSTILLATION] button. The picture freezes”, The display indicates * i *. Each time you press the [STLL7JOG ORI button, the still picture advances one step. Press and hold the [(STEALTH 7 JOG OB button, The video recorder switches o super slow motion. © Press the [FLAY] button to return 1o normal play, Slow motion @ Press the (STILL'S ON ] button, The video recorder switches to still picture mode.
04000 Correcting picture interference. The cleaning function Each time you start a new playback, the video recorder automatically adjusts the correct tracking for the cassette. For cassettes recorded on another recorder, it is possible to improve the automatically made optimum adjustment as follows. @ During playback or still picture mods, press the [MINE button, © Select the menu ling "Picture”, Confirm with the 7 button. © The PICTURE" menu appears on the screen.
How do [ know where | am currently on the tape? The length of the tape indicated in minutes on the cassette, e.¢. "ET" corresponds to 180 minutes playing time (= 3: 00 brass. The length indication is found on the front narrow side of the cassette to the left. The actual playing time may be slightly longer than indicated {e.g. 3:05 hrs}. @ Start the tape measurement function with the COUNTER ] button on the remote control. The video recorder display indicates "WAIT".
5. HOW CAN | RECORD DIRECTLY ? If you wish to record, proceed as follows: @ Switch the video recorder or, [insert a cassette not protected against recording. © Use the W] or (&7 button to select the programmer position from which you wish to record, e.g. "POOP. Note on TV sets with "Easy Link* function: * The video recorder will always record the TV programmer currently selected on the TV set. You can switch off the TV set, switch it on again or change the programmer without affecting the recording.
Direct recording with TV sets without "Easy Link" function if you wish to record a TV programmer you are watching, press the button on the video recorder when the VCR is switched off. The video recorder “calls up” the current programmer position number from the TV set via the Cart cable and starts recording. Notes: * In order for *Direct Record" to function, it must be switched to "on” as described in Chapter 8 in the section entitled “Personal preferences® .
6. HOW DO | PROGRAMMER A RECORDING? in this chapter you will learn how to programmer the video recorder. it switches itself on automatically, records the TV programmer you want, and then switches itself off again automatically.
Programming with "Show View' This method makes programming your video recorder as easy as dialing a telephones number. All you nosed to do is enter the {thereto nine-digit) Show View code which is printed in your TV guide next to the starting time for the TV programmer. Be sure you have inserted a cassette without erase protection. © Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video recorder. © Press the TINCTURE] button on the remote control.
A —— Programming with TXT pages With the help of the remote control handset, the onscreen user's guide and the page memory, TIMER programming is considerably facilitated, The general use of the TXT decoder is to be found in the chapter *Additional functions” later in this booklet. Be sure you have inserted a cassette without erase protection. @ Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video recorder.
Programming TIMER (Standard Timer) Data on six recordings can be entered and stored in the video recorder. The OSD page on screen of the video recorder display will lead you “step by step” io the next and possible data entry. The data is stored in the next free TIMER block of the video recorder. Ensure that a cassette without erase protection is ingested. @ Switch on the TV set and select the programmer number for the video recorder.
S How can I record from a satellite receiver? iris also possible v programmer recordings from an external satellite receiver. @ Connect the satellite receiver with the socket Make sure that the satellite receiver is switched on and tuned to the desired satellite station. @ Programmer a TIMER block using one of the already described methods.
How do | stop a TIMER recording ? While a programmed recording is running, the drive mechanism buttons of the video recorder are blocked. If you want to stop the running recording, press the bunion. How can | check a TIMER block ? © Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video recorder. © Press the (MEND] button on the remote control. The OSD page *MAIN MENU" appears on the picture screen. © Select the option "Timer fist". Confirm with the [ button.
Sorting TV programmed for TIMER programming Do you prefer certain TV programmed for TIMER recording? With the Sort function, you can create @ separate programmer {ist to your preferences, Note: * The programmer order stored in the video recorder is not changed, Only the TV programmed in the OSD page "EASY TEXT PROGRAMMING" are brought in a new order. @ Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video recorder. © Cross the button on the remote control.
7. EDITING VIDEO RECORDINGS 1t is not passable to simply cut video tapes with a pair of scissors then splice them. 1f you wish to join and for insert new scenes without disturbing transitions and exactly to the picture into existing recordings, it is necessary to use an electronic cutting facility when copying from one video tape 10 another. This creation of "new" video recordings is called “editing”. For editing, different methods can be used.
The insert functions With the insert functions, it is possible to conveniently insert other picture and for sound recordings into existing recordings. Conn act the video/audio source to the input sockets {'E3" and {audio input sockets for The sockets are located behind the left flap at the front of the recorder, or connect the video/audio source 1o the Cart sockets or of the video recorder. The sockets are located on the back of the video recorder. You have the choice between three insert functions.
Adjusting the video recorder (VCR) to the camcorder (CC) edit-setup You can synchronously copy between this video recorder (VCR} and an appropriately equipped camcorder {CC}. Both units are started at the same time with the help of a synchronous impulse and an adjustable start delay (= puerperal time). Various operating and cabling variants are possible. Connect the two units with the corresponding synchronicity cable (socket an your video recorder.
Variant as shown in figure H or figure if the video recorder is to control the camcorder. @ Start copying with the button on the video recorder. The camcorder starts with "PLAYBACK and at the same time the video retarder starts with "RECORDING™, The sound elev! is automatically controlled. © Stop copying with the button on the video recorder. © End copying with the [MEN] button or the [RETARDER @ ] button on the remote contra. Notes: * [f the beginning of the scene is missing, the propeller time s too dong.
Variant 2 as shown in figure B or figure H if the camcorder is to control the video recorder. © Start copying with the corresponding button on the camcorder or its remote control. The camcorder starts with *PLAYBACK" and at the same time the video recorder starts with "RECORDING". The sound level is automatically controlled. © Stop copying with the PAUSE or STILL button on the camcorder or on its remote control, @ End copying with the [(ENT] button or the [STANDEE] button on the remote control.
SO Insert-edit functions With the insert-edit functions, it is possible to conveniently insert other picture and/or sound recordings into existing recordings. Connect the two units with the corresponding synchronicity cable (socket on your video recorder. Connect the video/audio source to the input sockets {’E3" and {audio input sockets for "E3". The sockets are located behind the left flap at the front of the recorder.
Method 2 “Insert CC™: e Use the button to select the OSD page "Recorder” {for video recorder mode). Search on the cassette in the video recorder the ‘ape position where the recording is to begin. Switch the video recorder to playback-pause. Depending on the camcorder type connected, iris possible 1o mark the beginning and the end of the recording. Follow the user guide on the OSD page. o o Uss the button 1o select the OSD page “Player® {for camcorder mode).
8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF YOUR VIDEO RECORDER Setting the video recorder to your individual operating requirements For certain record and play functions, you can determine your individual settings in advance. You will find detailed explanations of the functions in the various chapters. @ Switch on the TV set and select the channel) number for the video recorder. © Press the remote control button [(LINIMENT.
Special settings for the video recorder and TV set This is where you can make various basic settings, e.g. frequency/channel number display, wide-screen format, VCR1/VCR2 switching. © Switch the TV set on and select the channel number for the video recorder, © Press the button INSTALLATION] on the video recorder, © Select the line “Special settings”.
S The TXT decoder. Reading TXT with the video recorder With this video recorder, you can receive TXT program mas broadest in your country (e.g. Videotex / Telex text / Top / Flo / Fastest / Super text, etc), even if your TV set is not provided with the TXT function. Beside the comprehensive offer of TXT pages, this function offers you two further advantages: *» With your video recorder, you can visualize and record TXT subtitles.
Externally controlled TIMER recording Do you have another device, such as a satellite receiver, skipped with an integrated clock which can be used for controlling other devices? If so, you can cantor! the recording from such an external device via the Cart socket or [ERG-AV T, Insert a cassette not protected against recording. @ Switch the video recorder off with the button on the remote control. O Press the button on the remote control for more than three seconds. In the video recorder display appears, e.
440 Recording from another video/audio source With this video recorder, you can make recordings from an external video/audio source, for example a second video recorder or a camcorder. To do this, a Cart cable will be required, @ Connect this video recorder with the unit you wish to record from, for example a second video recorder. For this, connect the Cart socket of each unit with a Cart cable.
TS — View mode You ¢an view the picture from an external unit connected 10 the socket of your video recorder on the picture screen {monitor} of a TV set. The external unit can be, for example, a second video recorder, a decoder or a satellite receiver. * If the external unit transmits a control signal, this is recognized by the video recorder and it switches autocratically to the view mods. You can switch the view mode on and off with the button.
Playback via the aerial cable If you do not wish to use a Cart cable, you must use the already connected aerial cable for playback from the idea recorder. © Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video recorder {see the operating instructions of your TV set). © Press the buttons T&J and [31 {Playback on the video recorder simultaneously. A test picture emitted by the video recorder appears on the picture screen.
Switching the built-in modulator on and off in the previous section, possible TV reception interference was discussed. If picture/sound interference cannot be eliminated using the methods mentioned, the built-in modulator can be switched off. "Playback via the aerial cable' is no longer possible when the modulator is switched off. € Press the buttons [Z] and (51 {Playback) on the video recorder simultaneously. © Press the cursor bunion [E ] for more than five seconds. A message, e.g.
9. NOTES Safety instructions/notes * Do not use your video recorder immediately after moving it from a cold to a warm location or vice versa, or under conditions of high humidity. Before setting up the video recorder, it should be allowed to acclimatize for at [asst three hours after unpacking. * Do not place the video recorder close to sources of heat (radiators, etc.} * Ensure that air can circulate freely through the video recorder ventilation openings. Do not place the video recorder on soft surfaces.
10. BEFORE YOU CALL A TECHNICIAN Problem The video retarder does not respond when a bunion is pressed The remote control does not work No playback from the video recorder Poor playback from the video recorder Recording not possible Programmed recording does not work Picture/sound distortions during TV reception 42 Possible cause * No power supply. » Programmed recording is in progress. » Technical disturbance: disconnect from the mains for 30 seconds, then reconnect. if this has no effect, you can: 1.
11. TECHNICAL DATA, ACCESSORIES Technical data = Mains voltage 220 240 V~ * Mains frequency 48-52 Hz * Prows consumption 20 W typical {typ. 16 W in standby) {typ. 1 Win low power mode) * Wind/rewind teems, 80 s typical for E-180 * Ambient temperature during operation +10°C to +35°C + Relative humidity 20% bis 80% * Weight approx. Position for use max.
